Entry Manufacturing Laborer

International Paper•Amarillo, TX
•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Entry Manufacturing Laborer manufactures corrugated material and supports production as an Assistant Machine Operator, with the opportunity to be prepared for promotion to the next position level when a vacancy becomes available. This is a safety-sensitive position at International Paper’s Amarillo Box Facility in Amarillo, Texas. Work includes counting and stacking finished product; inspecting incoming and outgoing products and raw materials; reading factory orders; accurately reading gauges and other test equipment; using basic shop math; and completing quality and administrative documents accurately while following directions. The role also includes machine-area cleanup, such as blowing down the machine, wiping shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and shredding scrap. Forklift and/or clamp truck operation is preferred but not required. The position is hourly and full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule on either the 2:50 p.m.–11:00 p.m. shift or the 10:50 p.m.–7:00 a.m. shift. Overtime and weekends may be required as needed. Pay is $21.22–$26.57 per hour. Eligible new hires may receive sign-on bonuses of $500 after 30 days and $500 after six months, plus a $500 retention bonus after one year and an additional lump sum after two years. International Paper offers health, welfare, and retirement plans, paid time off, education and development opportunities, and voluntary benefits. The company describes its workplaces as safe, caring, and inclusive, and highlights leadership training and promotional opportunities.

Requirements

  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to count and stack finished product.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Ability to interpret instructions in written, verbal, or electronic form.
  • Ability to use test equipment while performing basic math calculations.

Nice To Haves

  • Forklift and/or clamp truck operating experience or ability; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Count and stack finished product.
  • Inspect incoming and outgoing product and raw materials.
  • Read factory orders.
  • Accurately read gauges and other test equipment.
  • Use basic shop math and perform inspections.
  • Accurately complete quality and administrative documents and follow directions.
  • Clean the machine and surrounding area, including blowing down the machine, wiping shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping, and picking up and shredding scrap.
  • Manufacture corrugated material.
  • Work as an Assistant Machine Operator and prepare for promotion to the next position level when a vacancy becomes available.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401(k)
  • Company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Voluntary insurance benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets
  • Eligible new-hire sign-on bonuses of $500 after 30 days and $500 after six months
  • Eligible retention bonus of $500 after one year and an additional lump sum after two years
  • Leadership training and promotional opportunities
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